By Olamide Akinwumi.
In line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, the Anambra State government is actively seeking a partnership with the Nigerian government to enhance youth empowerment. Commissioner for Youth Development in Anambra State, Patrick Mba, and his team recently engaged the Minister of State for Youth, Ayodele Olawande, to explore collaboration, particularly focusing on the innovative "1 Youth 2 Skills" program launched by the Minister.
The "1 Youth 2 Skills Solution" program, inaugurated in October 2022 under Governor Charles Soludo's administration, aims to create 1000 youth millionaires annually and generate private sector jobs in Anambra State. Rooted in the Igbo Apprenticeship Model, the initiative draws inspiration from a tradition that has produced successful entrepreneurs globally.
Commissioner Patrick Mba emphasized the program's success under Governor Soludo, stating that it empowered 5000 beneficiaries in 2023 alone through the N2 Billion Business Financing Scheme. Additionally, 20,000 youths were equipped with super-tech digital skills under the Solution Innovation District (SID).
Mba highlighted the community-based approach of the initiative, integrating Apprenticeship, Entrepreneurship, Cooperative Formation, Business Financing, a One-year Mentoring Scheme, and meticulous Monitoring and Evaluation. This ensures a sustained impact on youth empowerment.
Aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's vision for youth development, the Anambra State government actively seeks collaboration with the Nigerian government to combat youth restiveness, unemployment, and endemic poverty. Mba affirmed that the government is also digitizing the learning process, allowing beneficiaries to acquire skills conveniently.
Minister of State for Youth, Ayodele Olawande, expressed his sincere appreciation for the partnership visit from Patrick Mba and his team. He stated, "I look forward to fostering a collaborative partnership with Anambra State on Youth development, aiming to scale up the impactful '1 Youth 2 Skills' program. This commitment reflects a shared vision for empowering the youth and building a more prosperous and secure future for the nation, aligning with President Tinubu's Renewed Hope agenda.
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